Category Archives: Women

The Sacred Joy of Creating: Meet Artist Brooke Schery

🎨 Art doesn’t always begin with a grand plan—sometimes it starts with one joyful evening and a paintbrush in hand.

Meet Brooke Schery: a devoted school professional whose creative journey was reignited at a paint-and-sip night in Alden, NY. Since then, she’s brought color and joy not just to canvases, but to classrooms, hallways, and hearts. From hand-painted mailboxes to whimsical school displays, Brooke’s story is a powerful reminder that creativity is for everyone—and it’s never too late to begin again.

✨ Read the full post to be inspired by how one simple “yes” to painting opened the door to connection, healing, and unexpected beauty. #BrookeSchery #LocalArtist #CreativeJoy #KeepCreating #ArtInEverydayLife

Legacy Photography: Meg Tyo’s Take on Mental Health

Legacy photography is a form of photography that goes beyond capturing the present moment. It focuses on preserving and conveying the essence of individuals, families, or communities across time. Rather than simply documenting events, legacy photography aims to capture the stories, values, and histories that define a person or group. It creates a visual narrativeContinueContinue reading “Legacy Photography: Meg Tyo’s Take on Mental Health”

Women in Agriculture

Women in agriculture are the unsung hero. These remarkable farmers have to juggle multiple responsibilities, from tending to crops, livestock, maintenance, business management, children, mental health, and managing households. The demanding nature of their work, combined with societal norms, can contribute to unnecessary stress and mental health challenges. Women farmers navigate a unique set ofContinueContinue reading “Women in Agriculture”

Women and Self-Confidence

Every young woman should read this. Every woman should read this. Everyone should read this. What if you just choose to love yourself right now, just the way you are? Try it. Observe how aversive you are to it. Pay attention to how much you shame yourself. Ask yourself: what is the purpose of shamingContinueContinue reading “Women and Self-Confidence”

I Could’ve Been Stronger

Crafted by a courageous woman, this article aims to share a part of her story, offering support and insights to those who may find solace and guidance in her journey. I have always dealt with my social anxiety as long as I can remember. I would always be too shy and too afraid to speakContinueContinue reading “I Could’ve Been Stronger”

I am a Big Bear

Punitive Guilt: As a woman in my 50s, I have been battling with this inner and ongoing dissonance. From a young age, I was taught (by almost all aspects of my environment) what is considered “proper” as far as appropriate feminine behavior-what is acceptable and what is shameful. For example, the women in my familyContinueContinue reading “I am a Big Bear”